Are you a born presenter? Then you won’t need to read this.
How did I cope the first time I had to stand in front of twenty adults as their English trainer and make them enjoy learning „conditionals”?
How do I feeel for the hundredth time I am to come up with a pitch in a meeting packed with thirty entrepeneurs?
Shaking in the process and knowing I could do better than that...Still, I've learnt that the devil is NOT so much in the details, the „devil” is in laughter and attention.
So what makes a superb presenter?
People listen thanks to your impactful opening- you’ve quoted something shrewd and astonished them, you’ve told a joke and made them giggle , you’ve posed a question they did not expect to hear. DON’T SAY: today I am going to tell you about...
People listen ’cos you do not bore them with a way too many, superfluous figures (unless you are the financial director and your sole existence is defined by numbers).
People listen because you keep changing your tone and speed instead of talking in an even voice of a droid.
People listen because- if it fits in your time and nature of pitch- you are a storyteller. Your story builds bridges, conjures the audience and make them remember your precious words.
People listen ’cos you are fun. Not that it’s easy, but at least, give it a try.
